The Ill

The Ill is THE Alsatian river by excellence, she contains years of history.

We offer you the opportunity to discover the Ill of Strasbourg in another side on our electric boats: authentic and memorable moments guaranty.

The Ill go through Alsace plain in the north, it takes it source in the Alsatian Jura at the Glaserberg in Winkel (near the Switzerland border) and ends 220 kilometers further in the Rhin at the North of Strasbourg. It also passes through the Sundgau hill, the city of Mulhouse, goes through all the Alsace plain then goes to Colmar and Sélestat before joining Strasbourg to end up its travel approximatively 10 kilometers north to the capital.

For the record Alsace is pronounce “Elsass” in german which means “Land of the Ill”, this is how the river founds its name. The river also participates to the names of several city such as Illkirch-Graffenstaden, a charming city 20 minutes from Strasbourg through our “nature” itinerary.

The Ill achieve its status at its arrival. Indeed, the river divides itself in several arms surrounding the historical heart of Strasbourg which contributes to its renown.

The banks of the Ill are full of secret that you can now discover on one of our electric and license free boat, in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere that reminds us sometimes the one of de Canal de l’Ourcq in Paris (where you can also meet us).

It’s far away for the city traffic that the Ill is going to let you sail on our boats to enjoy the city and all its curiosities among the historical quarter of Strasbourg.

Don’t miss this ride of this beautiful river where nothing is more pleasant than enjoying and relax on board of our electric and license free boats.